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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.05, 4,781.38 and 995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.05, 4,781.38 and 995.79 is: 1,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.05 : 4,781.38 = 995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.05/4,781.38 = 995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.05x = 4,781.38 × 995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.05x = 4,761,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,267.70/3,187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.94

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